Crystal Architect of the Spires

Overview

The Crystal Architect of the Spires is an Imperial Title appointed by the Senate.

The title was created at the Spring Equinox summit of 379YE.

Responsibilities

The Crystal Architect is responsible for overseeing the creation of mana sinecures in Urizen. They can only authorise construction in Urizen territories, and they can only authorise the construction of structures that provide mana - not votes of any sort.

Powers

Authorise Construction of mana structures

The Crystal Architect can commission the construction of structures in Urizen that will produce crystal mana. The materials required for construction are provided by the Crystal Architect. Each such commission automatically creates a sinecures, one that is appointed by unanimous decision of the Urizen senators.

To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an announcement to the Civil Service, who present the decision to the Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power has been delegated to the Crystal Architect. The Imperial Synod may, however, choose to exercise their veto over the Crystal Architect's decision.

Selection

Th advisor is a Urizennational position appointed by the Senate. Under normal circumstances it will be appointed by unanimous vote of the Urizen Senators.

Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by a Urizen.

Removal

The Crystal Architect of the Spires is appointed during the Spring Equinox, and serves for a term of one year. They can be revoked by the General Assembly, the Assembly of Nine or the Urizen assembly.

History

• Richard Tunstall, a Marcher from the Talbot family of Mitwold, was the first citizen to hold the title.
• At the Spring Equinox 378YE, the Senate voted to remove the Master of Works' ability to create new fortifications, and assigned a 10 Throne stipend to the title.